The Government has published its Immigration & Asylum Bill which makes significant changes. The Bill covers the establishment of a new Independent Immigration Appeals Authority, reform of the interpretation of Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights and changes to the Modern Slavery regime. Further elements cover the recovery of asylum support costs and ‘core protection’.
According to the Government the aims of the Bill are:
a) the creation of a new Independent Immigration Appeals Authority;
b) tightening of the application of Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights;
c) reforming the modern slavery legislative framework to set out the Government’s
obligations;
d) create new law enforcement measures to tackle exploitation and provide for the
identification of and support for children.
e) replace asylum/refugee and humanitarian protection claims and grants of leave with a
single ‘core protection’ model; and
f) establishing a mechanism to require asylum seekers receiving publicly-funded
accommodation and other support to contribute once they are able to do so.
The Bill is currently working its way through Parliament.
In this live webinar, Adam Pipe of No8 Chambers will give an overview of the main provisions of the Bill and provide practical guidance for busy practitioners.
The webinar will focus on the introduction of the Independent Immigration Appeals Authority and the changes to Article 8.
Learning Objectives:
Practitioners will come away with a knowledge of the proposals and how they will impact practice.